Category: Horse News

Peppermill, Hickstead, Horseware and Abbey England: Daily Hoofbeat Check out why legendary stallion Peppermill, Hickstead, Horseware and Abbey England are all in the news with our Daily Hoofbeat publication There are plenty of celebrations taking place at the moment, alongside the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations this weekend. With a sport as rich in heritage as equestrianism, it’s only fitting that we too celebrate our honours, achievements and milestones. Our Daily Hoofbeat today recognises such celebrations while highlighting the transferable skills riders have when it comes to ‘jumping’ ship, if you’ll…

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Horse racing is hugely popular across the country, and has been a staple of human civilization for centuries. Britain plays host to a number of high profile racing events, so here is a look at the cream of the crop for anyone planning a day at the races themselves. 1000’s of racegoers plan to attend horse racing events across the UK, and with a world renowned jam-packed calendar, there’s no better place to be to enjoy a day (or weekend) at the races. Here we take a look at 5…

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Hydration for Horses: Soaked Feeds with Hydration Guaranteed *sponsored   Speedi-Beet and Fibre-Beet from British Horse Feeds are both highly nutritious beet pulp feeds that are soaked providing your horse with guaranteed hydration throughout the summer months. Speedi-Beet is an ideal fibre source to maintain a healthy gut function and provides quality protein sources to aid muscle development and function. It is also starch free and unmolassed, making it 95% sugar free and suitable for horses and ponies prone to laminitis as part of a balanced diet. Speedi-Beet can be…

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The Grand National was a success The grand national has been one of the most-watched horse events across the world with millions of horse racing fans tuning in to see their favourite horses running. When it comes to the grand national many of us try and win money in the races and many of us have used casino online stranieri and more can be found online that have been providing a good selection of horse bets when it comes to the grand national and other horse racing events. How popular…

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Michael Owen Signs Exclusive Deal With Bolesworth Estate Michael Owen has signed an exclusive deal with Cheshire’s Bolesworth Estate. The partnership will see Michael attending a host of events on the Bolesworth calendar in Tattenhall throughout the forthcoming season. Michael’s daughter Gemma Owen, a dressage rider and social media influencer, was also in the news this week after she was confirmed to be taking part in Love Island 2022. Alongside his daughter, the ex-Liverpool striker has a keen eye for horses, having already established himself as an owner of many top…

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Berks & Bucks Draghounds Review Written by Russell Smith JAMES King and Will Biddick travelled to the Berks & Bucks Draghounds meeting at Kingston Blount, near Chinnor, for one ride apiece, having started Sunday locked together on 51 winners in their battle for the Men’s Championship. King nudged one ahead when Craven Bay followed up his recent course win by taking the Restricted, sponsored by Pangbourne Asphalt, for Aston Rowant trainer Alan Hill. The reigning champion sent the six-year-old into the lead at the third-last, and although his mount slowed…

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Will the Weather Dictate Who Shines in the Ascot Gold Cup? The Oceanic band Crowded House once sang ‘everywhere you go, always take the weather with you’, and for racehorse owners and trainers, they would very much like to do that with the conditions that suit their prized assets best. The outcome of some of the most prestigious races around the world can ultimately be determined by whether the sun is shining or rain is falling, and June’s Ascot Gold Cup is shaping up to join that group. There will…

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Betting on the Epsom Derby – A Beginners’ Guide Betting on the Epsom Derby is one of the highlights of the season for horse racing enthusiasts. The biggest race of the Flat campaign at Epsom Downs Racecourse rarely disappoints and is often just as exciting in the bookmakers’ ring as it is on the track. Derby betting is never an exact science, of course, but your chances of success could be boosted by following a few simple steps. This handy guide offers beginners everything they need to know about betting…

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Farmer and his shire horses to embark on fundraising trip inspired in memory of his brother Jamie Alcock, a farmer who drove his Shire horses from his Gloucestershire farm to Elgin in Scotland in 2021 is now taking on a second challenge. Jamie, his Shire horses, Willam and Millie, and Boo Boo Beithe the farm dog will start their journey at MOD St Athan in South Wales on 1 June. Traveling at an average speed of 3.2 mph, they are set to complete the 280-mile journey on Monday 20 June…

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Home hero Ahlmann dominates in Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Hamburg Christian Ahlmann secured his place in the Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix this weekend after a spectacular home win in Hamburg, Germany with his top stallion Dominator 2000 Z. Packed grandstands witnessed the local hero finish just ahead of young talent Michael Pender with HHS Calais and Andre Thieme on DSP Chakaria meaning for the second time this season riders finished joint second after stopping the clock in the exact same time of 51.33s.  The…

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Ban for Doncaster man after maggots were found in Shetland pony’s untreated neck wound  A man has been sentenced at Doncaster Magistrates Court on 16 May 2022 after pleading guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to ‘Alfie’, a male Shetland pony. William Brazil of Whitegate Caravan Site in Dunscroft, Doncaster, South Yorkshire was sentenced to 135 hours of unpaid work in the community; a Victim Surcharge of £95; Costs of £500 and was disqualified from keeping an equine for ten years.   The case was brought after an RSPCA Inspector found a…

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Hickstead, Coal Mining Ponies and Lotus Romeo – Daily Hoofbeat What’s in the news today? Hickstead gears up for the return of 5* showjumping this July as organisers, spectators, and competitors get excited for the Longines Royal International Horse Show, Lotus Romeo celebrates its new partnership with the British Equestrian Team, while Northumberland celebrates the history of coal mining ponies. Intrigued? Read on to find out more. Five-star showjumping returns to Hickstead this summer  Top class international showjumping returns to the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead this July when it…

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Daniel Deusser dominates on home soil at Longines Global Champions Tour of Hamburg – read the full news piece here

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Nicola Wilson moved to specialist hospital for ongoing recovery British event rider and Team GB member Nicola Wilson has been transferred to a specialist hospital where she will be provided with further care as she continues her recovery following her fall at Badminton Horse Trials. Nicola, who fell from her horse during the cross country phase of the Gloucestershire based 5* equestrian event, has been recovering in Southmead Hospital in Bristol since Saturday 7th May 2022. She was moved to the Spinal Rehabilitation Unit at James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough…

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Five-time Olympian McLain Ward (USA) and his Olympic and World Cup Finals partner HH Azur returned to the Old Salem Farm International Arena on Sunday to defend their title in the $200,000 Empire State Grand Prix presented by Old Salem Farm and The Kincade Group. Only four of the 31 entries representing nine countries made it to the jump-off, where Ward and “Annie” had the fastest double-clear time of 37.290 seconds.  The Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows are one of the premier stops on the nation’s hunter-jumper horse show circuit, offering a full schedule of…

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Prague Lions Leap To Magical Win In GCL Ramatuelle, Saint Tropez. Prague Lions’ pairing of Niels Bruynseels and Pieter Devos took home a sensational win in an edge-of-the-seat showdown at the GCL of Ramatuelle, Saint Tropez on Saturday, as Berlin Eagles cling onto the overall ranking lead.  Just metres from the world-famous Pampelonne Beach, the action went down to the wire as the duo clinched the win, after Stockholm Hearts powered by H&M We Love Horses dream team of Peder Fredricson and Malin Baryard-Johnsson finished a gut-wrenching half a second…

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Sweden takes command in Compiègne FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ 2022  written by Catie Staszak Heading into the final day of competition at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ in Compiègne (FRA), it was apparent it would take a monumental shift in momentum for Sweden to relinquish its grasp on the lead. Still, the dominance with which the squad of Juliette Ramel (Buriel K.H.), Antonia Ramel (Curiosity) and Patrik Kittel (Touchdown), led by Chef d’Equipe Jo Bena, executed victory was eye-opening. When Kittel and Touchdown received an 82.025 percent score for their Freestyle, it left…

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Julien Epaillard Speeds To Home Win In Thrilling PremiuMares Prix at Ramatuelle, Saint Tropez  Flying Frenchman Julien Epaillard and Donatello d’Auge triumphed on the second day of the Longines Global Champions Tour of Ramatuelle, Saint Tropez with a spectacular win in the CSI5* PremiuMares Prix. As the sun began its slow descent over the world-famous Pampelonne Beach, the local speed merchant topped an 11 rider jump-off to take the win, just fractions of a second ahead of on form young talent Gilles Thomas and the striking black stallion Feromas van…

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This year National Pet Month and Foster Care Fortnight have followed on from each other over April and May and have highlighted the benefits that animals at home can have on children in care.  Clifford House fostering agency, based in the West Midlands, has celebrated the magical impact that animals can have on foster children by bringing together a number of foster parents and their creature companions to look back over their fostering careers. This year’s Foster Care Fortnight theme is ‘fostering communities’ which, to children in care, can come in lots…

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